Minutes - Public Works Committee - 11/21/2006

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Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Chairperson Elvig, to approve the October 17, 2006 Public Works Committee meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Elvig, Councilmembers Olson and Jeffrey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Cook. COMMITTEE BUSINESS Case #l: Consider Traffic Control Changes on Alpine Drive at CSAH 83 and CSAH 56 City Engineer Jankowski stated included in the packet are figures illustrating the suggested signage changes to the intersections of the Alpine Drive/CSAH 83 and Alpine Drive/CSAH 56 recommended by Anoka Highway Department. The primary changes associated with this new traffic control plan for these two intersections include the following: (a) Placing a double set of STOP signs on the City street approaches; with a standard 36 inch sign on the left side and an oversized 48 inch sign on the right; and including Cross Traffic Does Not Stop tags beneath the STOP signs. (b) Installing a double set of symbol style STOP AHEAD signs on both sides of the City street approaches. In the case of eastbound Alpine boulevard approaching Ramsey Boulevard this will be a replacement of a word style STOP AHEAD sign. These STOP AHEAD signs will be placed at the approach distances recommended in the Uniform Manual on Traffic Control Devices in Minnesota. City Engineer Jankowski advised Anoka County indicated that the changes described in (a) above were to be made by the County Highway Department during the week of November 7, 2006. The changes recommended in portion (b) above would be the responsibility of the City. Mr. Jankowski advised staff is recommending that the City proceed with the installation of the recommended signage changes to the intersections of Alpine Boulevard and CSAH 83 and Alpine Boulevard and CSAH 56 at an estimated cost of $1200. Public Works Director Olson noted the signs are being made by staff. He explained the STOP AHEAD signs located on Alpine Drive and CR 5 were changed at the request of the County to ensure that it was done quickly. The County wanted to shore up the look and feel all the way down Alpine Drive to keep a handle on the accidents. Mr. Olson advised it is crucial to move forward with this as quickly as possible. Chairperson Elvig inquired about the possibility of installing lighting such as flashers. Public Works Supervisor Reimer explained the stop signs were enlarged and are already in place. Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to recommend to City Council that staff be directed to proceed with the installation of the recommended signage changes to the intersections of Alpine Boulevard and CSAH 83 and Alpine Boulevard and CSAH 56 at an estimated cost of $1200 with the cost of the signage to be from the Public Works sign account. Public Works Committee /November 21, 2006 Page 3 of 8